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Recent Outbreaks and Incidents - 2007

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This page provides information on selected public health emergency topics of recent public interest. For a list of the latest updates posted on this web site, please see the What's New page.

MDR Tuberculosis (December 2007)CDC is currently working on an investigation involving an international traveler to the U.S. recently diagnosed with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB).

Earthquake (October 31, 2007)A magnitude-5.6 tremor, centered about 9 miles northeast of San Jose, hit the San Francisco Bay area. CDC reminds you that by planning and practicing what to do if an earthquake strikes, you and your family can learn to react correctly and automatically when the shaking begins.

Salmonella (October 2007)CDC is collaborating with public health officials in multiple states across the United States and with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections in humans.

E. coli (September-October 2007)Several state health departments, CDC, and the USDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. On September 29, USDA issued a notice to recall of 21.7 millions pounds of frozen ground beef patties. Learn more about what CDC is doing about this recent outbreak.

Salmonella (August-September 2007)Learn more about what CDC is doing to investigate the recent outbreak of Salmonella serotype Schwarzengrund associated with dry pet food.

Anthrax (September 2007)Recent anthrax cases linked to exposure to animal skins have spurred interest in how you can be exposed to anthrax.

Bridge CollapseFind resources related to coping with and treating injuries related to the Minneapolis bridge collapse.

AsbestosAsbestos found in the debris from a recent steam pipe explosion in midtown Manhattan has raised concern about the danger of exposure to asbestos. Learn more about the health effects of asbestos exposure.